Verizon Wireless and RIM announced today the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone will be available on the Verizon's 3G broadband network beginning June 19. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 features 2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, rich media support and BlackBerry App World support. Here is more info on the BlackBerry Flip 8230:

- microSD/SDHC card slot with support for up to 16 GB of memory per card

- BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise Server support

- Voice-activated dialing and speakerphone capabilities

Lifestyle features:

- Easy mobile access to Facebook, MySpace and Flickr, as well as popular instant messaging services (e.g. Yahoo! IM, AIM, Google Talk and Windows Live Messenger)

- Support for BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip. Categories include games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and much more

- BlackBerry Media Sync allows for easy syncing of music collections to the BlackBerry Pearl Flip (certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies)

- Visual Voice Mail to help customers prioritize their messages

- VZ Navigator-capable, which means customers get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest; customers can also get directions to any address in the U.S. and share the directions with others

Pricing and availability:

- The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone will be $129.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

- VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access. Other charges may apply when downloading or using applications.

- Customers can purchase the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. For additional information on any Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go online to www.verizonwireless.com Business customers can contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.